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Aiden vs Mason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#47
Total SSA Count
6,243
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Mason

Boy #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Stone worker; one who builds with stone"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42
Total SSA Count
6,471
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Aiden Rank #47
Mason Rank #42

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #47 for Aiden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aiden or Mason more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Aiden at #47 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Mason mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin).

Are Aiden and Mason boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Mason is primarily a boy name.

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